Designed by clinicians and patients, to encourage sharing and adoption of best practice to improve patient outcomes and experience (formerly the SCFN account).
Saying goodbye to the wonderful Professor Finbarr Martin, who finishes his term as Chair of the Editorial Board for the @GeriSoc journal, @Age_and_Ageing. Thank you for your wisdom, insight and leadership, Finbarr.
There is a real urgency to get it right for older adults across health & social care.
These resources based on Ageing & Frailty standards enable that improvement journey.
We need to work as a focused & integrated teams to deliver this around Scotland
#frailty
Check out our latest POPS case study from Craigavon Area Hospital here https://t.co/fcRMjBU3eF
and for details on how to take part in the POPS Network email us at [email protected]
"An ideal #FrailtyScreen should be short (≤5 minutes) and multidimensional, reflecting baseline 2-4 weeks before presentation. Screening should be routine, prompt (<4 hours after arrival) and completed at first contact in ED." https://t.co/OdZBFagvag
Maximise the potential of Virtual Wards. Spaces open for Spring 2024. Tailored support, collaborative learning, and a proven QI approach await. Contact us to secure your spot on this VW improvement programme! See our leaflet (https://t.co/M4RtilmXWP) #NHS#awardwinningteam
Our SWFN toolkit is now live & accessible to all program participants at https://t.co/ESxGZNHzaQ. Want to learn more about this fantastic program & how we can support you? 📧Drop us an email at [email protected]. @DTDeborah@coolgirl151999@GERED_DOC@NHSElect
Well done to our Acute Frailty Team who won a @HSJptsafety award. The AFN have worked with 144 hospitals to improve the care of older people, leading to improvements like reduced hospital stays so people can get home sooner safely. Find out more - https://t.co/HjCxy6AmL4
SOproud we were chosen from C&M Trust to present how we had improved ambulance handovers in the Trust. Great team work and belief we can always make improvements for our patients 🙌🏼👌🏼
Qualified ACP looking for an exciting opportunity in acute medicine? Join us in a brand new rotational post with opportunity to work in our SDEC, as part of our Acute take team and on our Acute medicine virtual ward!
https://t.co/zaKf7WaEwn
The current health and social care crisis affects the whole of society but has greatest impact on older people. People aged 65+ are the most frequent users of health and social care services.
Read our new statement supported by @RCPhysicians@RCPEdin https://t.co/sl9wHbxH1g
We deliver high-quality, award-winning improvement network learning collaboratives, with expert QI and clinical leads, and can support you to deliver UEC recovery plan priorities. Get in touch [email protected]@JKDhesi@GERED_DOC@DTDeborah@NHSElect
Today we’ve published a new blueprint to help recover urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times and improve patient experience.
Find out more. https://t.co/1yueg9A2wB
Our next cohort of the System Wide Frailty Network launches end of April. Want to improve care for older people across your system? Get in touch now [email protected] and work with us to make it happen!